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Shaka Hislop Battles Prostate Cancer: Early Testing Urged

Shaka Hislop Battles Prostate Cancer: Early Testing Urged

Update: 2025-12-05
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Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, known for his time with Newcastle and West Ham, reveals his battle with aggressive prostate cancer. After completing radiation therapy, he urges men, particularly those of Caribbean heritage, to get tested. Hislop, who played for Trinidad and Tobago, highlights the disproportionate impact of prostate cancer on men of Black African or Caribbean ancestry. He emphasizes the importance of early detection and testing, stressing that prostate cancer is survivable if caught early.

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Shaka Hislop Battles Prostate Cancer: Early Testing Urged

Shaka Hislop Battles Prostate Cancer: Early Testing Urged